Population
+1.2% since 2016.
Western Downs, QLD
Western Downs had a population of 33,843 at the 2021 Census (+1.2% since 2016). Median age 37.7. Median weekly household income $1,376. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
Western Downs at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with Queensland.
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Western Downs's population grew by 1.2% to 33,843, slower than Queensland as a whole (+9.6%). Its median age of 37.7 is close to the QLD average (38.2). Children under 10 make up 13.9% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 11.8%.
32.7% of households rent, close to the QLD average of 33.6%. 34.6% own their home outright. Almost every home is a house; flats and apartments are 0.9% of homes. The 2021 Census counted 11,901 households.
The median household earns $1,376 a week, below the QLD average of $1,676. Renters pay a median $241 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $1,280 a month.
8.8% of residents were born overseas, fewer than the QLD average of 24.1%. 4.6% use a language other than English at home. 34.5% report no religion, lower than the QLD average (44.8%).
Key figures
2021 Census, Western Downs beside QLD and Australia.
| Measure | Western Downs | QLD | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,843 | 5,156,158 | 25,422,828 |
| Growth since 2016 | +1.2% | +9.6% | +8.6% |
| Median age | 37.7 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Households | 11,901 | 1,869,452 | 9,275,123 |
| Flats and apartments | 0.9% | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Renting | 32.7% | 33.6% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 34.6% | 29.5% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | $1,376 | $1,676 | $1,747 |
| Median rent a week | $241 | $364 | $376 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | $1,280 | $1,740 | $1,866 |
| Born overseas | 8.8% | 24.1% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | 4.6% | 14.1% | 23.6% |
| No religion | 34.5% | 44.8% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age 37.7, against 38.2 for Queensland.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in Western Downs at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around Western Downs
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
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Suburbs in Western Downs
Largest first.
- Dalby
- Chinchilla
- Tara
- Miles
- Jandowae
- Wandoan
- Bell
- Ducklo
- Condamine
- Kaimkillenbun
- Meandarra
- Kumbarilla
- Pirrinuan
- Moola
- Kogan
- Weranga
- Goranba
- Jimbour East
- St Ruth
- Moonie
- Brigalow
- Warra
- The Gums
- Irvingdale
- Red Hill (Western Downs - Qld)
- Chances Plain
- Macalister
- Burncluith
- Grosmont
- Hannaford
- Dulacca
- Hopeland
- Crossroads
- Glenmorgan
- Cooranga
- Baking Board
- Drillham
- Tuckerang
- Bunya Mountains
- Nandi
- Ranges Bridge
- Jimbour West
- Fairyland
- Guluguba
- Canaga
- Wieambilla
- Greenswamp
- Drillham South
- Diamondy
- Jinghi
- Columboola
- Inglestone
- Kowguran
- Woleebee
- Bungaban
- Westmar
- Blaxland
- Hookswood
- Southwood
- Goombi
- Blackswamp
- Cameby
- Dalwogon
- Roche Creek
- Bundi
- Coomrith
- Springvale
- Glenaubyn
- Montrose (Western Downs - Qld)
- Moraby
- Yulabilla
- Pelican
- Bogandilla
- Boonarga
- Burra Burri
- Langlands
- Wychie
- Clifford
- Flinton
- Cadarga
- Kragra
- Waikola
- Auburn
- Gurulmundi
- Weir River
- Beelbee
- Rywung
- Myall Park
- Barramornie
- Marmadua
- Pelham
- Darr Creek
- Mowbullan
- Pine Hills
- Nangram
- Sujeewong
- Halliford
- Barakula
- Durah
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